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175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801
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Monday – Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday (September - May): 1 PM – 5 PM

Sunday (June - August): CLOSED

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Planner Society: Cycles Within Cycles with The Laundress, Wednesday Nov 15

Just as the seasons and the moon phases shift, so do the seasons of our lives. Learn how to weave nature's cycles into the way you plan your life — day to day, month to month, and year to year. 

Throughout the program, you'll learn about the Wheel of the Year, including the solstices and equinoxes; the magic of working with moon cycles; the cyclical story of the zodiac seasons, and more!

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Film Screening: Barbie, Thursday Nov 9

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken.

Registration is not required. This is a drop-in event. Refreshments will be served. 

World Affairs Council Film & Discussion: Thank You For the Rain, Tuesday Nov 7

Join us for an inspiring documentary screening and discussion event featuring the incredible journey of Kisilu, a Kenyan farmer who, armed with his camera, evolves from a devoted family man into a powerful community leader and global climate change activist after a chance encounter with a Norwegian filmmaker during a violent storm. 

Facilitated small group discussions will follow the screening to further explore the themes of the film. 

Portsmouth Time Machine: A Graphic History of Portsmouth, Monday Nov 6

Portsmouth Time Machine: A Graphic History of Portsmouth A conversation and signing with the local author and illustrator.

The Portsmouth Public Library, in partnership with the Portsmouth Ranger Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)*, is proud to present an evening with local historian/author, J. Dennis Robinson, and local artist/illustrator, Robert Squier.